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64) Teens and OCD
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OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, which cause many problems for teens and young adults with the disorder. Teens and OCD examines the nature of this disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.
65) I'll be the one
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Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn't dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn't call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she's about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her. She'll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she'll do it better...
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
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Laura Dean, the most popular girl in high school, was Frederica Riley's dream girl: charming, confident, and SO cute. There's just one problem: Laura Dean is maybe not the greatest girlfriend. Reeling from her latest break up, Freddy's best friend, Doodle, introduces her to the Seek-Her, a mysterious medium, who leaves Freddy some cryptic parting words: break up with her. But Laura Dean keeps coming back, and as their relationship spirals further...
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Many misperceptions surround stuttering. Some believe it's a mental illness, while others consider stuttering and other speech impediments as a sign of lower than average intelligence. This book separates the fiction and facts of stuttering, provides a clear definition, and explores its causes and treatments. In accessible language, it offers clear, concise information that affirms the abilities and self-esteem of young people who stutter, combining...
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"For a select group of girls, the Glittering Court offers a shot at a life theyve only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. To high-born Adelaide, whose wealthy family is forcing her into a loveless marriage, the Glittering Court represents something else: the chance to chart her own destiny, and adventure in an unspoiled, prosperous new land across the sea. After a chance meeting with the dazzling Cedric Thorn, Adelaide poses as...
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Explores the mental and physical causes of depression and what adolescents are most susceptible to that causes depression, particularly stress in school and too much use of smartphones and comparing themselves to others online. Discusses the ways depression expresses itself in adolescents, such as sometimes through cutting and self-harm, and offers advice and encouragement for getting help and overcoming depression. Includes a glossary.
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"Throughout the ages, the idea of a 'perfect' body has always existed, although what that kind of body is has changed. Today, many people still absorb these expectations of perfection and seek validation through social media and other platforms. This in turn has led to increasing instances of body shaming. This volume examines the complex issue of body image in today's society . . . illustrate[s] the difficulties people face in appreciating and enjoying...